By Alysha Melnyk Carrot salads are a popular dish at potlucks, BBQs, and family gatherings. I have tasted versions with pineapple added, cream based dressings, and vinaigrette dressings. This salad is a simpler, lighter version with only five ingredients. I ...
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French Shallot and Herb Vinaigrette >
By Alysha Melnyk A classic, easy recipe that is perfect for dipping vegetables in or drizzling on salad. I first became familiarized with French vinaigrette after my brother made it for a salad upon returning home from being abroad in ...
Cantaloupe, Black Sesame and Honey over Yogurt >
By Alysha Melnyk Fresh cantaloupe is certainly delicious on its own, but if you are looking for an easy recipe to "dress it up" a bit this one combines a handful of simple yet bold flavors. In this dish, I ...
Tzatziki Styled Cucumber Salad >
By Alysha Melnyk Tzatziki is a signature dish of Southeast Europe and Middle Eastern cuisines. Traditionally, Tzatziki is made from a salted yogurt mixed with cucumber, garlic, salt, olive oil, occasionally vinegar and/or lemon juice, and herbs like dill, ...
Pico de Gallo >
By Alysha Melnyk Pico de Gallo, also referred to as "Salsa Fresca" and/or "Salsa Cruda" is the type of fresh salsa commonly used in Mexican cuisine. Traditional Pico de Gallo is created from chopped tomato, chopped onion, serrano peppers, salt, ...
Oven Blistered Shishito Peppers >
By Alysha Melnyk Shishito peppers are a true delicacy of summer. They are typically not a spicy pepper (although occasionally a few in your bunch may be!) and tend to be more savory than sweet. The best way to prepare ...
Stovetop Asian Eggplant >
By Alysha Melnyk Asian eggplants are a long, slender variety of eggplant. They are deep purple in color and can be prepared similarly to a typical Italian eggplant variety. However, Asian eggplants are slightly more delicate in texture and have ...
Homebrewed Tulsi (Holy Basil) Tea >
By Alysha Melnyk Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil, is an ayurvedic herb that is apoptogenic and makes a delicious herby and sweet tea that can be enjoyed warm or iced. Tulsi tea is claimed to help the body withstand ...
Braised Curly Kale >
By Alysha Melnyk Braising is one of my favorite ways to prepare kale. It's quick and easy if you want to enjoy cooked kale as a side dish or main part of any meal. Also a great way to cook ...
Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas >
By Alysha Melnyk Sugar snap peas are a cross between snow peas and garden peas. The entire sugar pea pod can be enjoyed either raw (great paired with hummus or another favorite dip) or slightly cooked to preserve the sweet ...
Pan Blistered Garlic Scape Bits >
By Alysha Melnyk Authors Notes Garlic scapes are the trimmed stalks that grow from hardneck garlic bulbs. If left unharvested, these stems will eventually flower. Garlic scapes are harvested from the hardneck garlic bulb to encourage larger bulb growth. Enjoyed ...
Simple Boiled Beets >
By Alysha Melnyk Authors Notes Beets can be prepared a number of different ways, including steaming, roasting, and boiling (featured in this recipe). You can also enjoy beets raw by peeling off the hard outer skin and grating into salad. ...
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